Northeastern Clinton Central air rifle aiming for another state championship appearance [Video]

One air rifle team in the North Country is reloading, training inside their own middle school cafeteria for another season. Northeastern Clinton Central (NCCS) varsity air rifle is back for its fourth season and looking to add its third straight sectional championship banner. “It’s been very thrilling,” said NCCS varsity air rifle head coach Peter Visconti. “We’ve been lucky we’ve had a lot of talented athletes come through the program. The kids are all fantastic to work with; they work hard, they listen.” With those sectional championship wins competing in the Adirondack League, the Cougars have performed admirably in the New York state championships, finishing third as a team in the 2022-23 season, and then second in the 2023-24 season. Visconti’s daughter Holly won the individual New York state title with NCCS in the 2023-24 season as well, earning her the opportunity to join her sister Amy to compete for …